Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 22

Published 4:25 am Thursday, August 22, 2024

On Thursday, August 22 at 7:08 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Braves (67-59) host the Philadelphia Phillies (74-52) at Truist Park. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the call for the Braves, while Cristopher Sanchez will take the hill for the Phillies.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-110) as moneyline favorites against the Phillies (-110). This contest’s total is 8. You can get -120 odds on the over and +100 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Phillies Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:08 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Phillies -110
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 14th of the season. He is 4-6 with a 4.04 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s last time out came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he went five innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to secure his eighth quality start of the season.
  • Schwellenbach will aim to last five or more innings for his 12th straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth-best in MLB play with 165 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .413.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 542 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 20th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 8-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.226).

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